Information Package

Organic Agriculture Program

SEÇ296

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Course Code
SEÇ296
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about sustainable agricultural practices and general principles.
  2. Have knowledge about biological control in sustainable agriculture.
  3. Have knowledge about agricultural practices and their environmental impacts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsYOK
Course DescriptionIn this course, students will have knowledge about soil fertility, environmental protection and food safety in order to ensure ecological, economic and social sustainability, and the definition and evaluation of sustainable agricultural systems, the need for organic production, organic farming practices in the world, international organizations, quality in organic agricultural production.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition, importance and principles of sustainable agriculture
2nd Week Impact of agricultural practices on the environment
3rd Week Results and problems of today's agricultural systems
4th Week Organic farming practices in the world
5th Week Water management in sustainable agriculture
6th Week Water management in sustainable agriculture
7th Week Soil management in sustainable agriculture
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Soil management in sustainable agriculture
10th Week Fertilization in sustainable agriculture
11th Week Climate factors in sustainable agriculture
12th Week Control of pests, diseases and weeds in sustainable agriculture
13th Week Biological control in sustainable agriculture
14th Week Risk and risk analysis in sustainable agriculture
Recommended or Required ReadingKirişçi, V., Keskin, M., Say, S.M., Keskin, S.G. 1999. Hassas Tarım Uygulamaları, Nobel Kitabevi, Ankara.
2008. Organik Tarımda Gelismeler, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X
K12 X
K13